Objective: The purpose of this course is to
examine the history of the world from the fifteenth century to
the present. It will examine Western Civilization in
Europe and the Americas,
as well as its influence on the entire world and Europe’s loss of Empire through
internal warfare and world-wide nationalism, and consider
current world issues and their background.

Evaluation:
1.Most classwork and homework
assignments count as one grade each.2.Quizzes count as two grades each.3.Notebooks checks count as three
grades each.4.Projects and presentations count
as five grades each.5.Tests count as five grades each.6.The final exam will count as 25%
of the Term 4 grade.

Extra credit will not be assigned to improve a
grade.

Work is late if it is not ready to be handed in
at the beginning of class (unless otherwise instructed).
Late work will receive a penalty of 5 points per day, and must
be submitted within five days of the due date. Missed
tests must be made up within 3 days of a student’s return to
school. Tests may require an hour and a half, so always be
present on test days!

Notebook:
Each student will keep a notebook divided into five sections:
1.Notes taken in class
2.Maps
3.Worksheets
4.Quizzes and Tests
5.Other Handouts

Rules:
1.Be in assigned seat when bell rings.2.Have class materials ready and
personal items away when bell rings.3.Only speak with permission.4.Be respectful of others.5.Turn in work on time.6.Keep the room tidy.7.Only leave the room with a hall
pass.8.Quid pro quo

2012 Spring Session

In case of inclement weather, lecture dates may move
back one day for each day missed.